I guess I think of the satification when I complete a quilt. When it is a gift to a love one, and I made it how wonderful. Just remember, somepeople spend money and have nothing to show for it, we have our quilts. I have used materials from old clothing, fabric from yard sales and fabric that was given to me. It all goes into my scrap quilts and they are used and loved by my loved one. Thank goodness you do not smoke, it would cost a lot more than your quilting.